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Problem Solving



Problems can consume us or they can be a fun challenge, whether in our personal, family, school, societal, or work lives. The heart of strong problem-solving skills is realizing there is rarely any problem for which there is one perfect solution. Excellent problem-solvers are ones who can come up with a wide range of possible solutions, then boldly make a judgment call on one that will best fit the circumstances. We can expand our usual problem-solving strategies through puzzles, strategy games, and meditation exercises, taking advantage of our natural brain plasticity to make new mental connections and learn new skills. Collaborating to solve problems can take advantage of on another’s unique perspectives, thought patterns, and experiences to find unexpected—but rewarding—approaches.

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How Entrepreneurs can Solve the World's Problems

There is no shortage of big problems facing humanity, but there is a shortage of ambitious startups trying to solve them. Far too often talented entrepreneurs pursue "me-too" ideas, but more than ever before, entrepreneurs building impact-focused companies can truly change the world.

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Stop Guessing: The 9 Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers

Bad problem solving costs individuals and society incalculable amounts of time, money, and sanity. In this book Nat Greene—who’s been solving hard problems professionally for over twenty years—shares nine behaviors anyone can adopt to find solutions to even the most seemingly intractable problems.

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8 Things Really Great Problem Solvers Do

Those who are exceptionally good at solving problems have a distinct advantage on the path to success. They often become leaders among their peers.

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FindCenterThe significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them.

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Startup Culture: How Millennial Entrepreneurs are Shaking Up the Status Quo

Startup Culture: How Millennial Entrepreneurs are Shaking Up the Status Quo

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Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills

Thinking is the foundation of everything you do, but we rely largely on automatic thinking to process information, often resulting in misunderstandings and errors.

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Creativity Is Your Best Problem-Solving Tool—Here’s How to Harness It

Your success is contingent on your ability to solve problems effectively, and one of the best tools you have for the job is your creativity. But why is creativity so valuable in solving problems, and how can you make the best use of it?

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FindCenterI do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves.

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Noel Joyce: A Disabled Designer’s Perspective | Inspirefest 2019

Noel Joyce, design director at the Shenzhen HAX Accelerator, presents his talk on making an impact today for everyone’s future at Inspirefest 2019.

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The Creative Thinking Handbook: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Problem Solving in Business

The Creative Thinking Handbook argues that we need to identify and remove the 'box' around our thinking, so we canunlock unlimited streams of creativity for professional and business success.

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